SQUARP INSTRUMENTS PYRAMID MK3 is an extremely versatile, polyphonic 64-track MIDI , USB & CV/Gate sequencer in a desktop case. Patterns can be recorded step-by-step, in real time, in TR-Grid and with piano roll. In addition, there is a helpful chord function and the Euclidean sequencer is happy to perform compositional tasks on request. The generated melodies, patterns and rhythms are sent to connected equipment via two MIDI ports (a total of 32 channels), CV/Gate and USB.
The Pyramid Sequencer invites you to play and discover. Whether live or in the studio, you get a wealth of possibilities to bring your connected equipment with sequences to life. No matter whether the drum pattern is programmed in the grid, the clap sound runs on its own track with an Euclidean sequencer, the touchpad is used for a thereminar-like control of an analog synthesizer, or the arpeggio line is sent via USB to the favorite plug-in, Pyramid does it brilliantly and much more.
Of the
twelve effects
that can be individually assigned to each track, five can be used simultaneously and switched on and off in real time as needed:
Quantizer, Arpeggiator, Harmonizer, Swing, Random, Delay, Equalizer, Scale, Note to CC Converter, CV/Gate to MIDI/USB Converter, Chance, LFO
The 105 x 65 mm touchpad allows spontaneous control of assigned parameters. The highlight is that you can use it to draw gradients, modulation, new LFO waves and envelopes by hand!
The Pyramid is versatilely equipped with its connections. A special feature here is CV/Gate-In: if you connect a CV joystick with manual gate or a theremin controller to the two sockets, Pyramid generates notes that can be output via MIDI and USB. Ingenious!
I'm new to making electronic music and the Square Pyramid has a steep learning curve but it s fun and rewarding working with this bit of kit at the heart of my setup. Very clear online menu and a very helpful community.